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Portugal vs Germany
A side-by-side look at the practical essentials for Portugal and Germany — power, safety, money and getting around.
Quick answer
Traveling between Portugal and Germany, you likely won't need a plug adapter, and a voltage converter is generally not needed for dual-voltage chargers.
| Detail | Portugal | Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Power plug | Type C/F | Type C/F |
| Voltage | 230V | 230V |
| Frequency | 50Hz | 50Hz |
| Emergency (general) | 112 | 112 |
| Police | 112 | 110 |
| Ambulance | 112 | 112 |
| Tap water | Generally safe | Generally safe |
| Driving side | Right | Right |
| Currency | Euro (EUR, €) | Euro (EUR, €) |
| Dialing code | +351 | +49 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) / UTC+1 (WEST) | UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Best season | April to June and September to October are comfortable for Lisbon, Porto and coastal road trips. July and August are warm and busy, especially in the Algarve, while winter is mild but wetter in the north. | May to September is best for city trips, outdoor dining and festivals. December is popular for Christmas markets, while spring and early autumn usually have better hotel value than peak summer. |
Full guide
Portugal travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Portugal.
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Germany travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Germany.